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I think I might be the luckiest girl on the planet. A few weeks ago, not only did I have the privilege to be in Northern and Southern California for…
There is nothing like the sound of my Father’s laugh. It’s all-encompassing. Completely joyful. And totally contagious. My dad laughs so hard he cries and I’ll admit it – my…
Last weekend, when Mr. Hallmark and I were looking online to see what movies were playing, she perched her head on the edge of my laptop while Mr. Hallmark clicked…
Every day when the bell rang for lunch, I’d run out the bright blue door of Miss Halejian’s kindergarten classroom and sit under the shade of the tall oak tree. I’d…
If there is one thing I love, it’s tradition. And, today, I’m starting a new one in celebration of my blogiversary! One year ago today I started this online journal…
I’m pretty sure we came from the same womb. Yep, I know, I know, she’s a DOG, but really, we have the same blood. I’m sure of it. Miss Sophie…
When I was getting ready to move from Southern California to Ann Arbor to attend the University of Michigan, my Mother and I frantically scrounged to find anything resembling warm…
Every year, on March 7th, I open my eyes before the alarm goes off and look over at Mr. Hallmark sleeping soundly beside me and smile. I smile with an…